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651-3541-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-ERDW
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Exploration and Environmental Geophysics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Hansruedi Maurer, Dr. Pascal Edme, Dr. Alexis Shakas
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:07

Abstract

Overview and understanding of the most important geophysical methods: Potential field methods (Gravimetrics and Magnetics), Electrical and electromagnetic methods, Refraction and reflection seismics, Georadar. Discussion of survey design, sources and receivers and data processing.

Objective

Overview and understanding of the most important geophysical methods. Proposed solutions to assess and observe problems relevant to exploration and environmental geophysics in soil, ice and lithosphere at different scales. Getting familiar with measuring- and interpretation procedures. Pointing out the possibilities and limitations of geophysical methods.

Content

Basics of Geophysical Methods: Potential field methods (Gravimetrics and Magnetics), Electrical and electromagnetic methods, Refraction and reflection seismics, Georadar. Important geophysical (subsurface) Parameters. Operating procedures for sources and receivers. Principles of digital Signal Recording. Explanation of various steps of Digital Signal Processing. Outlook on advanced methods and interpretation procedures. Examples of specific problems, like landfills and rockslides. There will also be demonstrations in the classroom.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Available through Moodle / eDoz.Additional material will be provided by the lecturers.

Literature

Keary, Brooks and Hill (2002), An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Blackwell Science Ltd. ISBN 0-632-04929-4 Reynolds, J.M. (2011), An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-0-471-48535-3

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
In der Mitte und am Ende des Semesters je 60 Minuten schriftliches Examen; Schriftliche wöchentliche Übungen werden zur Note mitgezählt

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Exploration and Environmental Geophysics
  • Thu 14:15-17:00 (NO F 39)
3 h weekly

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